Petroglyph National Monument

Mammal petroglyph along the Mesa Point Trail in Boca Negra Canyon.
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700 years ago. These images are a valuable record of cultural expression and hold profound spiritual significance for contemporary Native Americans and for the descendants of the early Spanish settlers.
Map showing location of park.
Brightly colored and patterned Navajo Rugs overlapping each other.
Hubbell Trading Post Returns to Petroglyph National Monument
The Hubbell Trading Post Rug Show is returning to Petroglyph National Monument for first time since 2017. The event will take place on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day at the Information Center, outside on the patio.
A desert trail during the golden hour.
South Point Day Use Area Opens to the Public
Petroglyph National Monument announces the opening of the South Point Day Use Area to the public on May 3, 2024. To celebrate the opening, park rangers will provide guided hikes, activities, and information about the area on-site from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4.
A male Gambel's Quail standing on a rock against a blue sky background.
Albuquerque City Nature Challenge Activities at Petroglyph National Monument
City Nature Challenge ABQ and the National Park Service invite you to explore nature in your community and share your observations on iNaturalist starting Friday, April 26 through Monday, April 29. Join nearly 700 cities on 7 continents that are participating in this 9th annual worldwide event!
Many brick-sized black rocks scattered on a mesa top under a blue sky.
National Park Service to Issue Partial Closure of Upper Mesa Point Trail and Mesa Top to Protect Resources
Petroglyph National Monument is issuing a partial closure of the uppermost segment of the Mesa Point Trail and the mesa top area within Boca Negra Canyon.
Petroglyphs on dark boulders with a cloudy sky.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit
A petroglyph of a hawk on a dark boulder with a cloudy sky and mountains in the background.
Photo by NPS Photo
Petroglyph of a small mammal along the Mesa Point Trail in Boca Negra Canyon.
Photo by NPS Photo
Petroglyph of a macaw parrot along the Macaw Trail in Boca Negra Canyon.
Photo by NPS Photo
Petroglyph imagery of a coyote and rattlesnake in Rinconada Canyon.
Photo by NPS Photo
Petroglyph panel of sheep grazing in Rinconada Canyon.
Photo by NPS Photo
Winter scene of snow covered cinder cones at the Volcanoes Day Use Area.
Photo by NPS Photo
Petroglyphs of a coyote and a rattlesnake on a dark boulder.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit
A petroglyph of a bird on a dark boulder.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit
Petroglyphs of a bird and a footprint on a dark boulder.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit
A view of the cinder cones covered by dormant grasses.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit